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Gold · Diesel · 2002 · 2,685 cc

LM52 AKPMOT history

LM52 AKP is a gold diesel Mercedes-Benz E first used on 11 Dec 2002. Its MOT expired on 6 Dec 2022 and it has passed 16 of 25 MOT tests, with 157,190 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Dec 2021.

LM52 AKP gold Mercedes-Benz E-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 6 Dec 2022
Mileage
157,190 mi
At MOT on 7 Dec 2021
MOT tests
25
16 passed · 9 failed
Per year
7,059 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LM52 AKP
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
E
Colour
Gold
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,685 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
11 Dec 2002
MOT status
MOT expired on 6 Dec 2022
Latest MOT test
7 Dec 2021 (Pass)

Mileage history

LM52 AKP was last recorded at 157,190 miles on 7 Dec 2021, 6,314 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Nov 2020.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 4 Apr 2012: 81,962 miles, lower than 94,589 miles on 18 Mar 2011.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
150,876 miles · 5 Nov 2020
Between the last two tests
6,314 miles
Average per year
7,059 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2021 – 157,190 miles
  • 2020 – 150,876 miles
  • 2019 – 143,973 miles
  • 2018 – 141,063 miles
  • 2017 – 138,471 miles
  • 2016 – 135,046 miles
  • 2015 – 132,241 miles
  • 2014 – 126,733 miles
  • 2013 – 117,943 miles
  • 2012 – 81,962 miles
  • 2011 – 94,589 miles
  • 2010 – 80,503 miles
  • 2009 – 71,821 miles
  • 2008 – 62,766 miles
  • 2006 – 53,474 miles
  • 2005 – 44,267 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass157,190 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorFront Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryRear Wheel bearing has slight play Both (5.1.3 (a) (i))

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault

    Failure3 MOTs, 2014–2018

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2006–2017

  • Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to hose (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

25 tests since 8 Dec 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass157,190 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    157,190 miles
    Test number
    293838273627
    • MinorFront Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Wheel bearing has slight play Both (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  2. Fail157,190 miles (+6,314)1 repaired1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    157,190 miles
    Test number
    704641692511
    • Repaired at testSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • MinorFront Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Wheel bearing has slight play Both (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  3. Pass150,876 miles (+6,903)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    150,876 miles
    Test number
    465617242212
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySupplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisorySuspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryWheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  4. Pass143,973 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    143,973 miles
    Test number
    929660213604
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Fail143,973 miles (+2,910)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    143,973 miles
    Test number
    877672305766
    • MajorNearside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Pass141,063 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    141,063 miles
    Test number
    812271653771
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to hose (3.6.B.2c)

  7. Fail141,063 miles (+2,592)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    141,063 miles
    Test number
    278943698167
    • FailureFront registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to hose (3.6.B.2c)

  8. Pass138,471 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    138,471 miles
    Test number
    850694966474
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  9. Fail138,471 miles (+3,425)5 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    138,471 miles
    Test number
    438056496328
    • FailureNearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
    • FailureParking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (3.1.3c)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  10. Pass135,046 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    135,046 miles
    Test number
    401404817807

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail135,046 miles (+2,805)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    135,046 miles
    Test number
    911321133561
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to hose (3.6.B.2c)

  12. Pass132,241 miles (+5,508)
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    132,241 miles
    Test number
    346859195053

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass126,733 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    126,733 miles
    Test number
    965970004185

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail126,733 miles (+8,790)3 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,733 miles
    Test number
    507598894070
    • FailureOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

  15. Pass117,943 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    117,943 miles
    Test number
    668011883047

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail117,943 miles (+35,981)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,943 miles
    Test number
    705681483064
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  17. Pass81,962 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    81,962 miles
    Test number
    606155392063
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  18. Fail81,962 miles (-12,627)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,962 miles
    Test number
    995125992092
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  19. Pass94,589 miles (+13)
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    94,589 miles
    Test number
    297187271002

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail94,576 miles (+14,073)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,576 miles
    Test number
    126256171032
    • FailureOffside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

  21. Pass80,503 miles (+8,682)
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    80,503 miles
    Test number
    262922860054

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass71,821 miles (+9,055)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    71,821 miles
    Test number
    961512889056
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteSuspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

  23. Pass62,766 miles (+9,292)
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    62,766 miles
    Test number
    281502378051

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass53,474 miles (+9,207)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2007
    Odometer
    53,474 miles
    Test number
    394923246310
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  25. Pass44,267 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2006
    Odometer
    44,267 miles
    Test number
    764352445321

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LM52 AKP

Does LM52 AKP currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LM52 AKP expired on 6 Dec 2022, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LM52 AKP?
The MOT on LM52 AKP expired on 6 Dec 2022. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LM52 AKP done?
LM52 AKP was recorded at 157,190 miles at its MOT on 7 Dec 2021, an average of 7,059 miles a year.
Has LM52 AKP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LM52 AKP has failed 9 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Dec 2021.
Has the mileage on LM52 AKP ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 4 Apr 2012. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LM52 AKP find?
LM52 AKP passed its latest MOT on 7 Dec 2021 with 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: front anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both; oil leak, but not excessive; rear wheel bearing has slight play both.

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